Summer Internship Scheme 2026 - Account Assistant
Are you a politically savvy individual looking for an opportunity in Westminster? Apply to join us for the summer and gain first hand experience in public affairs and political communications
The successful candidates will be politically well-versed, enthusiastic and diligent. The internship will give you experience in Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, PR, and Digital. It will also give you the chance to begin your own career in a competitive industry.
iNHouse prides itself on the quality of its clients, which include Google, Diageo, YouTube, and Openreach, to name a few. You will have both a line manager and a mentor to guide you during your time with us as well as access to training and workplace opportunities designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure you thrive in our industry.
We know diversity fosters creativity and excellence and that we do our best work when we represent the breadth of communities our clients work with. We therefore actively encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in public affairs and political communications.
Upon successfully completing the internship, you may be considered for a permanent Account Executive position.
Core responsibilities:
- Supporting the development and implementation of creative public affairs and political communications strategies for clients
- Monitoring policy developments and relevant media content across government departments and relevant UK political institutions
- Supporting client media strategies
- Helping to plan and execute events
- Assisting the account team in preparing for client and stakeholder meetings
- Research to support clients as directed
- Supporting business development and marketing, including online PR
Criteria:
- An enthusiastic, friendly personality
- Great interpersonal skills
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work flexibly across a number of projects
- A can-do attitude, taking pride in your work
- Excellent organisation, demonstrable efficiency and attention to detail
- A knowledge and interest in UK politics and Parliament
- Ability to think independently and be proactive
- Excellent written English
- Excellent communication skills
- Good IT skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Word
Closing Date: 27th February 2026
Interview/Start Dates
Applicants must be available to attend a virtual interview on 12th March 2026. If successful, you will be invited to an in-person recruitment day on 3rd April 2025 at iNHouse’s office in Westminster.
You must be available for 6 weeks, from either 29th June or 10th August 2026 to work part of the week at our offices in Westminster
We are happy to reimburse travel within the United Kingdom to attend the recruitment day.
Salary £29,000 p.a.
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- Department
- Public Affairs & Communications
- Role
- Account Assistant (Summer Intern scheme)
- Locations
- iNHouse Communications
- Remote status
- Hybrid
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